How scientists are using virtual reality to treat chronic pain

Once used mainly for distraction, VR is now being studied as a way to retrain the brain’s pain pathways—especially for people ...

When Lupus Symptoms Get Dismissed: The Real Barriers Keeping Women From Better Treatment

Lupus affects women at disproportionately high rates— roughly 9 out of 10 patients are female —and research consistently ...
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Referred pain patterns that mimic back problems

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Explained: The hidden connection between bloating and shoulder pain

Gas that suddenly shows up as shoulder pain can feel confusing and even a little scary, especially when it hits after a meal or a procedure. Head and neck specialist Dr Joe Damiani explains that this ...
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Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies

Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It's a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the ...
MarketWatch

There’s just enough pain in the economy to boost the stock market — and one chart shows why

Steven Goldstein is based in London and responsible for MarketWatch's coverage of financial markets in Europe, with a particular focus on global macro and commodities. Previously, he was Washington ...
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There's just enough pain in the economy to boost the stock market - and one chart shows why

"No pain, no gain" is the expression that might be used to frame the direction of the stock market. "No pain, no gain" is the expression that might be used to frame the direction of the stock market.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: All pain lies in the brain, and here’s what you can do about it

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt,” is available now. Watch “Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: It Doesn’t Have to Hurt.” at 9 p.m. ET on ...
Self

The Best Muscle Pain Relief Creams for Every Ache and Knot

Dealing with soreness or achiness? A little dab of the right product can help. Of course, even the best muscle pain relief cream will only provide a temporary respite, but it can be super helpful when ...
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Shoulder and Knee Joint Pain on One Side

Experiencing persistent pain in both your shoulder and knee on the same side of your body can be perplexing. While these joints are anatomically distant and function independently, simultaneous ...
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How to Ease Chronic Pain in Your Muscles, Nerves, and Everywhere Else

Almost everyone has pain sometimes. It might start as a twinge in your back, a dull ache in your knee, a tingling on the bottoms of your feet. Maybe you slept funny, or hoisted a full bag of groceries ...